Worldwide sales jumped 20% during the quarter. The company sold 582,000 vehicles around the world, Reuters noted.

North American sales rose 24%, while overseas sales soared 58%.

Chrysler represents a bright spot for Fiat, which has seen its home territory sales in Europe hit by the eurozone’s economic crisis. Fiat has announced plan to purchase an additional stake in Chrysler. The option to do so was part of the original investment agreement.

Company officials had issued earlier estimates of a $3 billion profit for the year, but hinted that the final earnings number could be even higher.

Rescued from collapse in 2009 by the U.S. government, Chrysler’s sales have increased year-over-year for 27 consecutive months.